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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.59, 164.26 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.59, 164.26 and 68.95 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.59 : 164.26 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.59/164.26 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.59x = 164.26 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.59x = 11,326.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,326.02/109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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